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2 Timothy 2:14

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Words and speechConflict and reconciliation

12 if we endure, we will also reign with Him; if we deny Him, He will also deny us;

13 if we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot deny Himself.

Remind the believers of these things, charging them before God to avoid quarreling over words, which succeeds only in leading the listeners to ruin.

15 Make every effort to present yourself approved to God, an unashamed workman who accurately handles the word of truth.

16 But avoid irreverent, empty chatter, which will only lead to more ungodliness,

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BSB
Remind the believers of these things, charging them before God to avoid quarreling over words, which succeeds only in leading the listeners to ruin.
KJV
Of these things put them in remembrance, charging them before the Lord that they strive not about words to no profit, but to the subverting of the hearers.
WEB
Remind them of these things, charging them in the sight of the Lord that they don’t argue about words to no profit, to the subverting of those who hear.
ASV
Of these things put them in remembrance, charging [them] in the sight of the Lord, that they strive not about words, to no profit, to the subverting of them that hear.
DARBY
Of these things put in remembrance, testifying earnestly before the Lord not to have disputes of words, profitable for nothing, to the subversion of the hearers.
BLB
Remind [them] these things, earnestly testifying before God not to fight about words, useful for nothing [but] to the subversion of those hearing.
ÅB
Minn om dette, idet du vitner for Herrens åsyn at de ikke skal ligge i ordkrig, til ingen nytte, men til undergang for dem som hører på.
OTB
Minn dem om disse tingene, og oppfordre dem alvorlig for Gud til ikke å krangle om ord, noe som er meningsløst og fører til lytternes fall.
B1930
Minn om dette, idet du vidner for Herrens åsyn at de ikke skal ligge i ordkrig, til ingen nytte, men til undergang for dem som hører på.

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Cross references

  • Titus 3:9–11

    But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, arguments, and quarrels about the law, because these things are pointless and worthless.

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  • 2 Timothy 2:23

    But reject foolish and ignorant speculation, for you know that it breeds quarreling.

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  • 2 Timothy 4:1

    I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of His appearing and His kingdom:

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  • Romans 14:1

    Accept him whose faith is weak, without passing judgment on his opinions.

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  • 1 Timothy 5:21

    I solemnly charge you before God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels to maintain these principles without bias, and to do nothing out of partiality.

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  • 1 Timothy 6:4–5

    he is conceited and understands nothing. Instead, he has an unhealthy interest in controversies and semantics, out of which come envy, strife, abusive talk, evil suspicions,

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  • Hebrews 13:9

    Do not be carried away by all kinds of strange teachings, for it is good for the heart to be strengthened by grace and not by foods of no value to those devoted to them.

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  • Acts 15:24

    It has come to our attention that some went out from us without our authorization and unsettled you, troubling your minds by what they said.

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